The John Fugelsang Podcast

In today's podcast - John talks about the Supreme Court striking down college Affirmative Action Programs. Then he interviews Amy Littlefield who is the Abortion Access Correspondent for The Nation. They discuss state abortion laws and GOP presidential hopefuls gathering at the Moms for Liberty annual summit in Philly. Next, Mary in Tennessee calls in to talk about abortion laws and how to fight t...

John's monologue today: Biden's TRUE economic record which is actually the best in the world right now. They discuss the White House embracing the term Biden-omics and what he has actually accomplished. Then he chats with director, producer, and political commentator Bob Cesca about the new movie "The Flash" and Donald Trump's plethora of excuses over the classified documents. Next he interviews f...

This time John counts down the worst of the Republican hypocrites of the week. Rachel in L.A. calls in to talk about the Supreme Court rejecting the GOP's independent state legislature theory and the ethics of the justices. Then he interviews freelance journalist and author David Neiwert. They discuss his book “ The Age of Insurrection: The Radical Right's Assault on American Democracy ”. Next, Jo...

John today talks about President Biden's plan to give every American household access to high-speed internet by the year 2030. He points out that this will help mainly rural areas that are mostly Republicans. Then he speaks with MSNBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner about the newly released Trump audio where he admits to having unclassified documents as well as other Trump trial news. Next - it's ta...

This time, John talks about Vladimir Putin and the Russia Coup from Russia's mercenary boss, Yevgeny Prigozhin. He talks with callers Charles in Miami and Brian in Oregon. Then he chats with Democratic Strategist Max Burns about current politics. Next he plays a clip of Mike Pence talking about abortion at the Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference. Sean in California and Theresa in Washington Sta...

John dishes up 2 great interviews for the weekend. First - marking one year since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v Wade, John welcomes back Senior Editor for Law and Policy for Rewire News Group - Imani Gandy and Senior V.P. and Executive Editor for Rewire News Group - Jessica Mason Pieklo. Rewire is the only national non-profit media organization that reports on reproductive and sexual health,...

Today John's monologue discusses the foolishness of the House censuring Rep. Adam Schiff. He then runs down the wackadoodle conspiracy theories and dark history of Robert F Kennedy Jr. who is running for president against Joe Biden. Laura in L.A. calls to weigh in. Then he welcomes legal analyst Prof. Corey Brettschneider once again. They talk about the latest SCOTUS ethics scandal of Justice Samu...

The topic today is about the House censuring Rep. Adam Schiff and the Durham investigation hearing featuring Schiff grilling John Durham on his inept handling of his Russia investigation. He speaks with caller Frank in Georgia. Then, director, producer, writer, actor, blogger and political commentator Bob Cesca returns to discuss current news and comic book movies. Next - John discusses lab-grown...

John's monologue today talks about Hunter Biden reaching a deal with federal prosecutors on charges he failed to pay federal income tax and illegally possessed a weapon. The GOP is claiming a double standard comparing him to Trump - but where is the investigation of government employee Jared Kushner? He takes calls from Mary in Tennessee and Brian in Oregon. Then John interviews the Executive Dire...

More of the Juneteenth celebration as this time John speaks with Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis about his fight to help people of color in Louisiana's Cancer Alley which is the country's de facto headquarters for the petrochemical industry. Then he interviews author, lecturer, and historian Lawrence Ross. They discuss the similarities of today's GOP to the National Party in So...

John talks with Doctor Jason Nichols who is an award winning full-time senior lecturer in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland College Park. They chat about the allegations against president Biden, the Trump indictment over classified documents, and 2024 presidential hopefuls. Then Sean from California calls to talk about Trump's indictment. And then John welcomes...

John finishes up his week in Hollywood. He welcomes film producer/ actress Jody Hamilton and Jacki Schechner who is an on-air personality for The Stephanie Miller Show and Vice President for The AIDS Healthcare Foundation. They talk about current news and take calls from Stephen in Kentucky, Bill from New Jersey and Hack from Binghamton. Next, comedians Dustin Chafin, Sarah Halstead, and Rich Chas...

More fun from the Sirius XM Hollywood studios. Today, John talks about the new revelation that Trump ignored his attorneys when they suggested a plea bargain in the espionage case. Plus, he dishes up a yummy plate of good news for a change. Then, Prof. Corey Brettschneider returns to discuss some interesting SCOTUS news, Trump's possible defense, and how this will play out if he wins the presidenc...

John again broadcasts from Hollywood. His monologue this time focuses on Trump's birthday party whining and him predictably throwing Walt Nauta under the bus. Attorney Marie from Atlanta calls to weigh in. Next, political commentator and podcast host Bob Cesca returns to chat about Trump's indictment and his new Star Trek podcast with Mary Trump called "Trek Politics with Mary Trump and Bob Cesca"...

John broadcasts in Hollywood this week and he discusses the Trump arraignment at the federal courthouse in Miami appearing to plead not guilty to a 37-count indictment that alleges he willfully retained classified documents after he left office. Sean from California calls in. Then he interviews author Chris Reddy to talk about his new book “ Science Communication in a Crisis: An Insider's Gui...

John this time discusses Trump's arraignment in Miami and the hypocrisy of the GOP claiming Trump did nothing wrong. He then speaks with attorney Marie in Atlanta about the indictment and Mary in Tennessee about the DEMS response to the charges. Then he interviews Rachel Nuwer about her new book “ I Feel Love: MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World ” about the clinical promise...

John discusses the indictment of Trump over the classified documents he retained. He then talks with author John Blake about his new book “ More Than I Imagined: What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew ". Next, Stephen from Kentucky calls in to talk about JFK and Trump. Then lastly, John interviews Dan Schlissel from Stand Up! Records about newly remastered Richard Pryor a...

John Talks about the Trump indictment and the GOP's response to it. He takes a call from Jessica in Oregon about Steven King movies and Reverend Sandy from L.A. calls to chat about the murder rate dropping in the U.S. Next, Mike in Michigan speaks up about Republican homophobes targeting drag shows and Rachel in L.A. calls to discuss the Trump indictment. Then finally Keith Price returns to talk a...

John discusses the Trump federal indictment and the death of Pat Robertson. Then he speaks with Dr. Jason Nichols about the Trump indictment, conservative Christians, and the SCOTUS ruling for voting rights in Alabama. Next, Thea returns with The Minority Report which this time talks about reparations for slavery in the Midwest and African Americans with Alzheimer's disease. Then Alan calls from P...

The topic today is the Canadian wildfires that are causing a hazardous, thick blanket of smoke across the eastern U.S. And John talks about former White House Chief of Staff/ Trump wing man Mark Meadows testifying to the Grand Jury about the classified documents case and the J6 investigation. He takes calls from Dave in Washington State about Trump. Then he talks to political commentator/podcast h...

Today's monologue from John discusses the hypocrisy of the PGA Tour who convinced many of it's players that taking Saudi money from LIV Golf was immoral - but now the PGA Tour is merging with LIV, creating a new entity with the Saudi's sovereign wealth fund as the only outside investor. Then he interviews progressive journalist and author John Nichols of The Nation Magazine. They talk about the an...

For Misinformation Monday John talks about the many current avenues and architects of disinformation and misinformation that seep into our world. Roger in Queens calls in to talk about Trump and elections. Then he welcomes comedians Aaron Karo and Matt Ritter who are hosts of the #1 friendship podcast called "Man of the Year". Next, John plays a clip of RFK Jr. discussing the 2024 presidential rac...

John this time talks about the bipartisan deal to raise the debt ceiling and other accomplishments of the President. And how the GOP is making fun of Biden tripping on a sandbag as he completed handing out diplomas at a US Air Force Academy commencement in Colorado. He takes calls from Chris in Pennsylvania and Elizabeth in Texas. Then he speaks with Rev. Barry Lynn about the SCOTUS, gun reform, a...

Today's podcast features John discussing the extreme right's outrage over Pride Month and the many Pride Parades. Anne from Virginia Beach calls to talk about her LGBTQ band and Pride event. Also, Brian in Oregon phones in to talk about Pride, guns, and the reduction of swallows this year. Then he takes a call from Anthony in Washington about the right's performative antics. Next, Dr. Jason Nichol...

This time as we kick off Pride month - John discusses the GOP's attack on the LGBTQ Plus community and how corporations are now being targeted for their support as well. He takes calls from Dave in Washington and Joe from Indiana on gay/ trans bashing and the debt ceiling. Then, he interviews the LGBTQ Program Director for Media Matters - Ari Drennen on Republicans' attack on the community and the...